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Communications Coordinator - McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Jul 11, 2025
Communications Communications Coordinator - McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility Job ID: 99501 Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Your Impact You will join a group of communications professionals within the firm's Reach and Engagement function. These colleagues help ensure that appropriate insights reach designated audiences, building awareness and engagement with McKinsey's distinctive knowledge on a variety of topics. They shape the way the firm connects with people-from clients to firm members to alumni-strengthening institutional relationships, connections, and affiliations. Through collaborating with senior communications colleagues and external stakeholders, you will contribute to the development and execution of best-in-class global communications programs, events, and publications. You will be a member of the McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility (IEM), working with leaders across practices. IEM is a research institute and think tank dedicated to advancing inclusive economic growth in the United States - and globally. Our mission is to help private-, public-, and social-sector leaders take coordinated action to accelerate inclusive economic growth and improve economic mobility by providing in-depth research, convening with stakeholders, and translating research into practical assets and capabilities to create real-world impact. Through development, support, and execution of creative communication plans and tactics, you will build awareness of the Institute's capabilities, knowledge, and assets. You will help protect McKinsey's reputation, punctuate its expertise, and contribute to bringing campaigns to life globally. In terms of creating effective communications: you will create clear, structured, and engaging written communications products (e.g., memos, emails, short-form content, blogs, talking points/scripts, Q&A, social media posts, media and event pitches) that rigorously follow conventions of written English, aligning with firm leadership when necessary. You will proactively collaborate with internal and external clients and stakeholders to develop and advise on communications. You will help drive development and delivery of communications for reports, special projects (e.g., digital strategy design, knowledge partnership strategy), storytelling (e.g., social posts, case studies), external/internal conferences, and/or events (e.g., forums, webinars, roundtables). You'll conduct strategic assessments to support prioritization of communication campaigns and events (e.g., competitor insights, event speaker research), and collate into digestible formats for leadership. You will ensure consistent branding (i.e., firm's signature voice, visuals, and narrative) across communications platforms and channels in support of relevant brand pivots. In terms of project management and execution: you will contribute to defining appropriate best-in-class communications and events objectives and strategies to achieve them (e.g., paid media, earned media, CRM support, social media support). You will effectively lead complex projects independently or with a designated team, aligning with key stakeholders as relevant. You'll drive reputation-building programs through a mix of publishing activities (e.g., monitoring of media relations and public relations, targeted knowledge dissemination) and lead and execute plans to address routine reputation risks, with appropriate stakeholder alignment. You will manage data through reports and scorecards to track relevant metrics (e.g., client development, event metrics, ROI, share of voice, mapping media engagement programs, social media engagement). Additionally, you will help coordinate the creation of contact databases to maximize dissemination and engagement. Your Growth You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have: Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey. A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes. Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family. Your qualifications and skills U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent education or work experience required 3+ years of experience in a business communications-related field, a benefit if in a professional services environment, corporate communications role, government, or communications agency background Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and firm related tools (Box, Slack) Proficiency and fluency in verbal and written English is required Knowledge of global business and how it relates to inclusive economic growth and economic mobility and/or broad functional content and willingness to go deep into content if necessary Broad skillset across relevant communication service lines and platforms (e.g., external/internal comms, media relations, events, executive comms, social media) Effective communication skills across formats (e.g., written, verbal/presentation, digital-ready content) Able to work independently and entrepreneurially and see projects through from end-to-end. Comfortable with the agile work methodology, and ability to work in quick, iterative rounds when applicable Able to influence and direct colleagues, and manage needs of different stakeholders (including relevant senior leaders) Able to problem solve and recommend effective solutions, leveraging data and insights to inform decision-making Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with attention to detail and accuracy Strong organizational and project management skills Able to distill complex ideas into compelling narratives across different formats Able to collaborate well in teams and receive and provide feedback Exhibits core firm values in attitude and work (e.g., owning development, driving work, demonstrating resilience) An exemplary drive for quality execution and excellence Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $82,600 - $103,200 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. Job Skill Group - CSSA Job Skill Code - CC - Communications Coordinator Function - Firm Administration Industry - Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Wed Jul 09 00:00:00 GMT 2025 LinkedIn Posting City - Atlanta LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Georgia LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Communications Coordinator - McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility LinkedIn Function - Marketing LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate